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HP claims leadership in notebooks

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CIOL Bureau
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NEW DELHI: HP has claimed leadership position in the worldwide notebook PC market, while further strengthening its leadership position in India with 33.8 percent market share, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC).






HP's unit shipments for the notebook segment worldwide grew nearly 21 percent quarter over quarter, almost 1.4 times the industry growth rate, according to the analyst firm's fourth quarter analysis. Additionally, the company's growth rate was during the same period was more than five times its nearest competitor's.





Speaking on HP's performance in India, HP India Sales, personal systems group VP Ravi Swaminathan said, "HP continues to strive in the direction of providing superior products, enhanced reach, and excellent after sales service even in the B and C cities. We had a series of new launches this year wherein we offered superior product proposition across various segments. This, in addition, to our unparalleled PAN India service network and superior post sales service, has contributed to the consistent growth and success of the company in the notebook space."





"HP enters what it has declared the 'Year for Mobility' by leading the market in this high-growth segment while also increasing profitability," said HP mobile computing senior VP and GM Ted Clark. "The market has confirmed HP as the mobile vendor of choice, and these results further reinforce our place in and commitment to the notebook business," he added.




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